ABSTRACT

The author of this book takes a highly original approach to understanding the past three decades of Cuban history–he offers an analysis and interpretation of the prolific writings and speeches of Fidel Castro and of numerous interviews with him. Through Castro’s own words, Sheldon Liss examines the evolution of the Cuban leader’s political and soci

chapter 1|9 pages

The Revolutionary Leader

chapter 2|17 pages

Preparing for Socialism

chapter 3|18 pages

Precursors, Philosophy, and Ideology

chapter 4|27 pages

Foundations of Cuba’s Marxist State

chapter 5|21 pages

International Concerns

chapter 6|32 pages

The Americas

chapter 8|24 pages

Social Progress

chapter 9|12 pages

Final Observations